No. 1,602 in Dutch
intense
"Intense" in Dutch means "very strong, extreme, or profound."
In a sentence
De zonsondergang was zo intens dat het landschap bedekt leek met een gouden glans.
The sunset was so intense that the landscape seemed covered with a golden glow.
In this sentence, 'intens' is used to describe the powerful and vivid quality of the sunset, emphasizing its striking and impactful visual effect.
Hij voelde een intense vreugde toen hij het schilderij voltooid had.
He felt an intense joy when he had completed the painting.
Here, 'intense' modifies 'vreugde' to convey the depth and strength of the emotion being experienced.
De competitie was intens, met elk team dat tot het uiterste streed.
The competition was intense, with each team fighting to the maximum.
In this example, 'intens' describes the competitive environment, highlighting the high energy and effort exerted by the participants.
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